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Add 8/75 and 7/48

8/75 + 7/48 is 101/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/1200 + 175/1200 = 128 + 175/1200 = 303/1200
  5. 303/1200 simplified gives 101/400
  6. So, 8/75 + 7/48 = 101/400

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